Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, Lima is not only the capital of Peru, it is also Peru's largest city. With its museums, historical sites, shopping markets and other attractions, it's no wonder Lima draws tens of thousands of visitors every year.Geographia: Lima
Attractions
Rafael Larco Herrera Museum: TripAdvisor rates this the number one attraction in Lima. See collections of ceramics, a gold room, exhibits of mummies and much more.TripAdvisor: Lima Attractions
National Museum: This is Lima's largest museum and it features scale models of temples and ruins.TripAdvisor: Lima Attractions
Church of San Francisco: This church survived the 1746 earthquake and is famous for the underground catacombs that hold the bones of 70,000 people.World Travels: Church of San Francisco
Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see Lima Vacation, Lima Hotels and Lima Restaurants.
Lima Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide to Lima Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide to Lima Hotels and Restaurants
- Frommer's: Lima (Peru, South America)
- Fodor's: Lima Travel Guide
- Lonely Planet: Lima Travel Information
- TripAdvisor: Lima Vacation
Lima Blogs
- Google Blog SearchLima
References
Fast Facts
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Country
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Region
Lima Region
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Mayor
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Founded
1535
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Language spoken
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Population
7,819,436 (2005)City Population: Lima
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Area
1.28 million sq km (496,225 sq miles)BBC News: Lima, Peru Facts (Area)
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Currency
Peruvian nuevo sol
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Country code
+51
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